What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician / Electrician - 1st Shift - Great Benefits! position at ARE?
Join a team that builds products people love—right here in Ohio!
This role is based at our Navarre, OH plant with regular travel to our nearby Massillon, OH facility. You’ll work a steady Monday–Friday, 8‑hour schedule, with occasional overtime that supports production during peak periods.
We have incredible benefits! (See below!)
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination for accessories built for truck, Jeep®, Bronco®, and off‑road enthusiasts across the globe. With more than 5,000 team members and 72 facilities spanning four continents, we’re driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and a passion for the aftermarket industry. A.R.E., part of the RealTruck family, is known for the premium fiberglass, aluminum, tonneau covers, and truck caps that enthusiasts trust.
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our production running smoothly. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure equipment is operating at peak performance—all while helping us deliver products our customers rely on. If you enjoy hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and being part of a team that makes something you can be proud of, this is the place for you.
What you will be doing:
- Participates and completes various maintenance initiatives to support production.
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs maintenance on all types of mechanical, infrastructure, electrical/components and HVAC equipment.
- Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit and electrical devices in buildings.
- Prepares drawings and specifications for all projects.
- Troubleshoots PLC programing as well as various communication formats.
- Completes projects and work orders as assigned.
- Completes additional tasks as assigned.
- Troubleshoots equipment to determine repairs needed.
Education and Experience Needed:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Ten plus years industrial maintenance experience.
- Electrical certifications required
- Knowledgeable of the National Electric Code and OSHA regulations.
- Extensive electrical knowledge required, up to and including 600V..
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer and math skills.
- Must be able to work required overtime schedule for project completions
Reasons you’ll love the RealTruck family:
- A fast-growing stable company that invests in their employees and company.
- Our range of benefits can include health care, vision, and dental starting within your first month of employment, and employee discounts. We pay for you to have parental leave, life insurance, & short-term/long-term disability.
- You’ll get to stay active and on the move for your whole shift in our fast-paced environments.
- Employee engagement – Referral bonuses, holiday parties, town halls and more!
What’s next?
Please take a moment to complete our online application.
Perks That Go the Extra Mile :
At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.
About Real Truck
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Real Truck’s 5,000 associates operate from 78 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000 dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information, visit www.realtruck.com.
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